Disinformation and Its Impact on International Politics: Analyzing State Strategies and Global Consequences

analyzing, formulating and critically assessing a topic related to contemporary issues/debates related to the linkage between media, global communication and international relations, and contextualize your discussion by using relevant theories both from the fields of International Relations and of Communication. The selection of the topic needs to be done after conducting thorough research on issues/debates associated to media and International Relations. You must be specific in the selection of the topics. No general topics (i.e. “The influence of media in International Relations”) can be accepted. 1. Learning Outcomes Successful completion of the essay will contribute to your proficiency in the following learning outcomes: • Link media-related issues to contemporary debates in international relations. • Critically evaluate the major theoretical approaches regarding the role of the media in international relations. 2. Content The following content is suggested for the essay. You must, of course, use your own good judgment, also, as the content and material should be presented in a way that is most clear and helpful to the reader/decision maker. The essay must contain the following sections: (1) Topic-Abstract; (2) Introduction statement of issues/debate to be discussed; (3) Relevant Theoretical Context; (4) Debates/Issues Analysis; (5) Any data/statistics that might support your argument (if there are any in the context of your topic) (6) Examples/Cases; (7) Conclusion. Some examples of Topics include: • “Media Pressure on Foreign Policy: Cases” • “Social Movements, the Media and International Politics” • “Media and International Terrorism: The Case of ISIS” • “Media and Political Conflict: Genocides”. • “New media and the rise of political populism • “New Media and the “global public sphere” • “Public Opinion, the Media and International Politics” • “Shaping Foreign Policy Opinions: The Role of TV News” • “Disinformation on International Politics” 4. Format You are required to prepare the major written project using the following format: • Title page – include the title of the essay, your DEREE identification number and name, the project’s due date, and your instructor’s name. • Table of Contents – identify the sections in the essay and the associated page number for each section; a table of contents with no page numbers will not be accepted. • Introduction – include a brief statement of what you intend to accomplish in the essay (theoretical underpinnings, methodology, cases) and a summary of what follows in the main body. • Main Body – Literature review See content requirements above; the main body should include all of those sections identified in the content described above with an emphasis on theories, theoretical discussions, debates, methodologies, cases/examples, facts, etc., and a conclusion. • References – Identify both the academic and professional sources and other published information which you have used; please avoid, using Wikipedia and other wiki sources, as they are not academic sources. • Attachments – Include written material, visual aids and graphics that you choose not to place in the main text but are necessary for the reader. • Appendix – Include related material not deemed necessary to be in the main text but relevant to support your main points.